more stats
1,719 ft
Distance
17 ft
Climb
-29 ft
Descent
00:02:25
Avg time
-11 ft
Altitude change
1,238 ft
Altitude min
1,271 ft
Altitude max
1,252 ft
Altitude start
1,240 ft
Altitude end
-0.6%
Grade
-7.1%
Grade max
10.6%
Grade min
358 ft
Distance climb
509 ft
Distance down
745 ft
Distance flat
00:02:25
Avg time

Catch-N-Release Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Galbraith
    Bellingham, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #52264 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #39493 in E-Biking
    • #136792 in Trail Running
    • #144042 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #874 in Mountain Biking · Washington [+]
    • #637 in E-Biking
    • #4,108 in Trail Running
    • #4,858 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for E-Biking
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Catch-N-Release can be used to connect Rd 2000 and 2 1/2. This trail is bi-directional and is frequently ridden in either direction. The trees in this part of the mountain are still small, so expect some sun exposure during the sunny months.

Tags
Exposure
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 14 rides
  • 20.3 km average
6 Months
  • 293 rides
  • 18.9 km avg distance
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  • 1,897 rides
  • Last: Oct 8, 2026
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on Sep 8, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.19 (4 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Catch-N-Release located?
      Catch-N-Release is located in Galbraith, Bellingham, Washington, United States. It is part of the Galbraith trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.71969, -122.40735.
      ▼ How hard is Catch-N-Release?
      Catch-N-Release is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Catch-N-Release?
      Catch-N-Release has 17 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 29 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,238 ft to 1,271 ft.
      ▼ Is Catch-N-Release a point to point trail?
      Catch-N-Release is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Catch-N-Release?
      Catch-N-Release is 1,719 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Catch-N-Release?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Catch-N-Release. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Catch-N-Release? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Catch-N-Release are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Catch-N-Release?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Catch-N-Release. The trail is 1,719 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Catch-N-Release?
      Catch-N-Release is a very popular trail. There have been 7,588 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 7,566 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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